| Literature DB >> 21822298 |
Li Zhou1, Jang-June Park, Quanhui Zheng, Zheng Dong, Qingsheng Mi.
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are an abundant class of evolutionarily conserved, small, non-coding RNAs that post-transcriptionally regulate expression of their target genes. Emerging evidence indicates that miRNAs are important regulators that control the development, differentiation and function of different immune cells. Both CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) regulatory T (Treg) cells and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells are critical for immune homeostasis and play a pivotal role in the maintenance of self-tolerance and immunity. Here, we review the important roles of miRNAs in the development and function of iNKT and Treg cells.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21822298 PMCID: PMC4012887 DOI: 10.1038/cmi.2011.27
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Mol Immunol ISSN: 1672-7681 Impact factor: 11.530